Welcome home to Borgomanero: Borgomanero, a charming town of around 20,000 residents, offers many amenities that allow visitors to fully immerse themselves in the Italian lifestyle. The town features various shopping facilities, cozy coffee bars, three cinemas, a swimming pool, aerobic gyms, and various restaurants and pizzerias. Nestled in a local park, the town library provides a quiet retreat, while the bus and railway stations offer convenient transportation options.
During the summer, Borgomanero comes alive with frequent live performances and vibrant social activities catering to all interests. Its proximity to major northern Italian cities is a plus; Milan and Turin are just a short train ride away. The surrounding area is lush and picturesque, with the serene Lake Orta just 10 km away and Arona on Lake Maggiore 11 km away. For those who enjoy the mountains, they are just an hour’s drive, making Borgomanero a perfect base for exploring the scenic beauty and cultural richness of northern Italy.
Lucia’s students consistently express high satisfaction with their homestay experience Penelope from New Zealand shares:
“For anyone serious about learning Italian, Lucia’s Homestay is the most effective and enjoyable way to enhance your skills. Immersing yourself in a supportive environment compels you to speak and practice constantly. Lucia, an experienced bilingual teacher, offers top-notch instruction and fosters a warm and welcoming home environment where you can apply what you learn immediately.”
Lucia’s Home in Borgomanero
near Lago Maggiore
Lucia’s home is conveniently located just a ten-minute walk from the town center on a tranquil street. Guests enjoy the comfort of their private bedroom and bathroom.
Known for her warm hospitality, Lucia is passionate about teaching Italian and enjoys taking visitors on sightseeing excursions. With her diverse interests, Lucia provides a broad spectrum of learning opportunities tailored to her guests’ preferences.
Whether you’re interested in exploring museums, natural landscapes, lakes, mountains, wineries, or shopping outlets, Lucia can personalize activities to enhance your experience throughout the year.
Roland from Switzerland remarks, “Staying with Lucia was both incredibly efficient for improving my language skills and thoroughly enjoyable. Whether you need Italian for business, study, or to enrich your cultural experiences, you’ll benefit greatly from Lucia’s homestay. Borgomanero and its beautiful surroundings make for a delightful stay, and you might just find a friend in Lucia as I did.”
What to Expect from Lucias’s Homestay Language Course
What to Expect from Lucia’s Language Course: Lucia’s language course is a holistic educational experience rooted in her extensive qualifications and experience. She holds a Diploma in Superiore Traduttori Interpreti from 1975 and has been a certified swimming pool lifeguard since 1994 and a qualified tourist operator since 1995. Her long-standing career as a translator and teacher of English and Italian provides a solid foundation for her teaching approach.
When enrolling in Lucia’s course, you can expect a comprehensive package that includes full room and board, an initial entrance assessment to gauge your proficiency level, all the necessary learning materials, and daily Italian lessons customized to meet your individual needs. However, Lucia’s program goes beyond traditional classroom learning. She integrates the Italian language into everyday contexts, giving you plenty of chances to practice your skills during routine activities like shopping, enjoying coffee at local cafes, and engaging in conversations with her visitors and neighbors.
Additionally, Lucia offers specialized culinary sessions as part of the language-learning experience. Depending on your dietary preferences or interests, she can teach you how to prepare traditional Italian dishes, vegetarian meals, or recipes based on the Kousmine method, a nutritional approach to health and wellness. This blend of practical language use, cultural immersion, and personalized instruction ensures that students learn Italian in a conventional sense and live the language through engaging real-world applications.
Booking Your Homestay with Lucia offers readers of the Matta Blog a special rate for her Homestay experience in Borgomanero on Lake Maggiore.